The AEGIS Dual Purpose Helmet - Surgical helmet and efficient respiratory protection in one device!

The WHO estimates that up to 180,000 health workers died before May 2021 from Covid-19. We combine the advantages of face masks, motorized respiratory protection and surgical helmets in an innovative helmet, tailored for the healthcare industry. The AEGIS helmet can be used as a surgical helmet during orthopedic operations and easily converted into a highly effective respiratory protection for healthcare personnel. The helmet protects against viruses, bacteria and other harmful particles - several hundred times better compared to FFP / N95 masks which do not fit all users. Unlike motorized respirators, disinfection is simple as the helmet is covered by a disposable cap while an adapter is hand disinfected. In an emergency situation, hospital personnel can easily convert used equipment into effective infection control equipment. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a lack of preparedness of infection control equipment in Norway. However, even if available, masks and FFP / N95 often do not provide sufficient protection and are often experienced as uncomfortable during prolonged use. At AHUS, a team of orthopedists, engineers and filter experts have therefore developed a filter solution, which converts surgical helmets, which are normally used during orthopedic operations, into safe infection prevention helmets. FFI has tested the "EURODAPTER" and found that it provides several hundred times better protection compared to FFP masks. It is comfortable to use, the patient can see the user's face and it is easy and quick to disinfect with little storage space. All findings have been published, the invention is patent pending. We have produced a series, which is in use in the operating, intensive care and medical monitoring departments at AHUS under emergency certification. The aim of this project is the development of a new type of surgical helmet with a built-in filter function, the AEGIS helmet in collaboration with an established engineering and design agency. After the development and certification phase, a strong sales team will bring the product to market. As far as we know, there are no similar surgical helmets with a filter function on the market today.